KenCampbell - Yeah, life is more or less OK. I'm kinda unhappy about a few work-related things, but in the end I still have a job so I can't really complain.

T2J is addicting...I'm glad I'm back. I don't know how I managed to be away for as long as I was.

Regardless of what the waveform looks like, though, I again have to say that I just don't think the mastering job is all that bad on PSATMOR. I don't get tired (ear fatigue) listening to it like I do with some other recent releases.

Joe's music is instrumental, so there's no vocals to compete with. He's also a solo artist, so his guitar doesn't really have to compete with other instruments. I think it sounds fine.

I agree that the album lacks dynamics, but it isn't mastered so hot that some of the actual music is lost. So I'm happy with it.

That effect on I Just Wanna Rock is done with a talk box. The effect was made famous by Peter Frampton on Do You Feel Like We Do. It's also used by Joe Perry on Aerosmith's Sweet Emotion.

I think it's lousy, but there's not much that can be done about it. I love Porcupine Tree's latest two releases, Fear Of A Blank Planet and Nil Recurring, because they're mastered the way music should be. They sound excellent, and it's fun to crank them up really LOUD. I miss that about music.

I'll probably leave for the Guitar Center gig in about 12 hours. You don't have to pay me before then, obviously, but if you want the album and can give me your word that you'll pay me back for the cost of the CD/DVD and shipping to Australia, I'll get you a copy. Maybe I can get Joe to sign it for you, too.

Let me know.

EDIT - I'm leaving now, actually...a bit earlier than I thought. Maybe someone else at one of the last few shows can help you out, or maybe there will be extras when Joe does his Australia tour.

Hey Joe! Thanks for offering your fans a chance to express themselves and ask questions. Just wondering when you come to Australia in July whether you plan to bring anyone with you as an opening act? I am absolutely pumped to see you play all your hits plus the new album in Sydney but it would be just be the greatest thing ever to happen if we got to see you and someone like Paul Gilbert (who I know is opening for you in the UK) or Steve Vai or John Petrucci or any number of other guitar virtuosos that you know. Regardless of what happens in terms of opening acts, I know that I am gonna be there listening to some fine music from you and your band.

Hi Joe,

My son Ryan is a 14 year old guitar student whose dream is to have you as his guitar teacher. We were thrilled to hear that you are playing in Brisbane Australia July 17 2008, but when I tried to buy tickets today I was informed that the Tivoli theatre is an 'over 18 - GA ' venue. What a bummer! Please tell us there will be some opportunity for Ryan to see you perform live before he turns 18 in 2012!

Cheers Ryans Mum

I've hit the same problem myself, it seems. Since Joe isn't gracing New Zealand any time soon, I decided to head over to the Brisbane concert at the Tivoli the day before my brother's birthday, but since I am only 17 and turning 18 in September (annoyingly), I may have trouble getting a ticket.

I really want to see Joe, and it's a bit ironic, yet still upsetting to have to miss out on seeing my hero for this minor detail.

Last song last night was The Load Out/Stay. Great tune, and the crowd went wild. JB's got the gray beard :-)>

Austin, maybe 1,500? I'll look later tonight.

hi joe....sorry, i'm not too good in english. i'm indonesian.....yes i'm still student'.....

Joe...for the first .....nice 2 meet u....., until i dead...i can't play guitar like you....it's fact too me...really... i'm just have dream can play guitar like u, joe...why i have motivation but i don't have a guitar???...

First off, I absolutely dig the new album. Without sounding too weird, I needed it! Between some nice spring-like weather and a new Satch disc....life is good! I'm also really excited about the Saturator Pedal. I'm very much into the sound of my guitar and always sort of tweak things to experiment with new sounds. I want to ask where you place the Saturator in your chain of command of your signal and where it souned the best? Also, did your gain setting on the amp change as a result of the pedal?

Looking forward to a future Detroit show and will be rocking the new disc until then! Thanks for doing your thang!

Joe,

Awesome show on Saturday in Chicago. I almost didn't think I was gonna make it up there. I drove up from Indianapolis and I am so glad I did. The weather was just awesome. I gotta chance to try some of Chicago's famous pizza while we were waiting in line. That was cool of them guys to come down there and feed us and keep us going till the doors opened. During the clinic, I never got a chance to ask my questions. SO, I'll ask now. HOW DO FEEL ABOUT IBANEZ'S PROGRESS IN THE GUITAR INDUSTRY? WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THEIR NEW ZR TREM? WILL YOU EVER USE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF TREM OTHER THAN THE EDGE PRO? AND WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS BETWEEN A STRAIGHT HEADSTOCK AND AN ANGLED ONE. Anyways, I didn't stick around for the signings. There was just too many people and my girfriend kept wining that it was too freakin hot in there. Yeah, next time she's not going. I did pick up the new album while I was there and its just great. You really can mix the old with the new. It's like new age alternative hard rock mixed with classic rock. I love it. It's growing on me so quick. My favs are Overdriver and Andalusia. Thanks, Joe!! COme to Indianapolis dude.

Kevin

Hey Joe,

Got to meet you last night at the Phoenix Guitar Center. Thanks for taking the time to visit and sign for everyone, even those of us in the back of the line! Love your new record. Can't wait for your tour to come to Phoenix. Thanks again!

Didn't Buckethead already tour with Joe?

Anyone looking for guitar technique advise, heres a gem!!!! Shawn Lane

Joe:Great new cd, taking the vibe of where you have travelled, people y met & that extra touch t Rubina is magic yet it flows throughout.The I Just Wanna track....i like its non serious in every aspect & tounge in cheek, did Gilbert rub off on ya? cya in Barca! btw its anniversary 100 years for palau de la musica!

Good Morning Satchaholics.......I'm drinking my shot of Joe as I write....lol......

Dakawan...... Thanks so much. As for the vid.....you have me confused with joeman9. He shot the video and will post on youtube soon. Joe's the best and grad you experienced the meet. Take care.

Joeman9....... So your from St. Louis. I love the Arch. That has got to be one of the coolest man made structures on this Earth. Let us know when the vids up. I'm axious to relive the moment again.Take Care....

Bluereverb...... I'm glad you made it to Chicago. You're right the weather was awesome..... lower 70's. The pizza was awesome also as I was starving in line. There's no shotages of pizza in Chicago and I told the guy he was smart for doing that. What a great time eh? Take Care

michelle..... " In "69" I was 21 and called the world my own" well not really I was only 12 but you know what I mean. Yeah, Jackson's no Joe but he 's a great songwriter and was instrumental in launching SRV as he was so impressed with Stevie that he recorded him for free in his studio which got label attention. Thank you Jackson Brown. Hugs to you.

Another funny story from the Chicago show. Joe was talking about how he loves playing for fans and it dosen't matter is it's in front of ZZ's kindergarten class or 95,000 people. One of the fan's questions was "What was it like playing for kidnergartners? Joe's response was something like "Well they didn't care about the bald guy they all wanted to look and hold my Chromeboy. I was passing it around and got all kinds of oohs and aahs" The place was nuts with laughter with that one.

I finally got a chance to seriously listen to PSATMOR and I gotta tell you this is one great cd. This one goes to the top as one of my favs. The tones,melody and production I think is top notch. As for people putting down or saying negitive things about 'I just want to Rock" they just don't know Joe's humourous side. That will all chance I'm sure when there chanting with the audiences at the shows cuz this is definetly a crowd song like "Crowd Chant"and it's Joe again reaching out to us to be a part of his songs live. How cool is that?........ I thought so.........

try a pink kilt y might get 120% but i recon cube would do it better for ye in that kit

m off doin Dad things....like fixin the toilet.... pffff